After 8-year-old So-won narrowly survives a brutal sexual assault, her family labors to help her heal while coping with their own rage and grief.
Anja, a successful dancer, is diagnosed with terminal cancer. As she navigates the grueling treatment and the emotional toll it takes on her, she grapples with her relationships with her children and her husband, Tomas. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the will to live in the face of mortality.
Hope received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its raw and honest portrayal of a difficult subject matter. Andrea Bræin Hovig's performance was lauded as one of the year's best, and Maria Sødahl's direction was praised for its sensitivity and nuance.
Google audience: Audiences praised the film for its emotional depth, powerful performances, and realistic depiction of a family dealing with a terminal illness. Many found it to be a challenging but ultimately rewarding viewing experience.
Won Best Actress (Andrea Bræin Hovig) and Best Screenplay at the Kanon Awards (Norway). Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Golden Globe Awards.
The film is based on director Maria Sødahl's own experience with cancer.
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